Stroke News, Features & Updates

March 4, 2025 — The FDA has approved TNKase, a new, fast-acting stroke treatment that dissolves blood clots more efficiently, marking a significant advancement in stroke therapy and clot-busting technology.

August 28, 2024 — A recent study has built on emerging evidence that intense training can be safe and beneficial for patients recovering from stroke.

June 25, 2024 — A new study by Harvard researchers further shows how loneliness may affect physical health. Long-term feelings of being left out or lacking companionship among middle-aged and older people could increase their risk of having a life-threatening stroke.

June 18, 2024 — High cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease – most people know that these conditions can up one’s stroke risk. But a lesser-known risk factor can be a culprit as well: high outdoor and indoor temperatures. Here's what to know.

May 24, 2024 — While elderly people still have more strokes than other age groups, a new CDC study shows an increase in strokes among younger people in recent years.

Mobile stroke units are specially equipped ambulances for stroke patients. Why aren’t they more widespread?

The risk of having a stroke, and dying of one, is higher for Black Americans than for other racial and ethnic groups. Find out why – and what helps prevent strokes.

January 12, 2024 — Though the overall rate of strokes has decreased in the United States, Black adults still experience strokes more frequently and at younger ages than white adults.

September 28, 2023 — The risk of stroke increases by as much as 30% within five days of being exposed to air pollution, according to new research.

July 17, 2023 — Those with a history of adolescent high blood pressure had over twice the odds of having a stroke – even after accounting for other risk factors, such as BMI at adolescence and diabetes status throughout adulthood.

June 8, 2023 — Insomnia can lead to an increased risk of stroke, according to new research. The risk goes up with more symptoms, such as trouble falling or staying asleep, or waking up too early.

June 1, 2023 — A study over 15 years found an overall increase of 11% nationwide, with a 38% increase in the 18 to 44 age group. Yet nearly 30% of U.S. adults younger than 45 are unaware of common stroke symptoms, according to a survey from the American Heart Association.

April 21, 2023 — For decades, the rate of Black people dying of strokes has been higher than the rate for white people. But during the first two years of the pandemic, the difference ballooned by an additional 22%.

March 10, 2023 — People with depression might face a higher risk of having a stroke and more trouble recovering from one, according to new research.

February 28, 2023 — A commonly used artificial sweetener called erythritol is strongly linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.

Eseosa Ighodaro, MD, PhD, is a neurologist focusing on stroke, health disparities, and mentoring the next generation of doctors.

February 17, 2023 — Butylphthalide, a new medication that comes from celery seed, could improve outcomes after a clot-caused stroke when given in addition to prompt treatment for the clot, according to a new study.

February 14, 2023 — It’s not necessarily the amount of sugar you eat that can hurt your heart, it’s the kind of sugar you eat that can lead to heart disease, a new study suggests.

Some types of stroke are becoming more common in people younger than you might expect. Find out what helps lower your stroke risk.

Struggling to get back to exercise after a stroke? Read on for guidance.

Michelle Moccio couldn't believe she was having a stroke – as a stroke nurse practitioner, she thought it was just too ironic.

Is your head throbbing, your heart racing, and you worry you could be having a stroke? Chances are, you’re not. Learn the signs that are more likely from a stroke. It could save your life.

Getting treatment fast is key when you're having a stroke. Learn how to recognize the symptoms.

Caring for a loved one who has had a stroke can be a daunting task. WebMD asked experts what caregivers need to know. Here are their caregiving tips.

If you've already had a stroke, preventing a second one is a top priority. WebMD checks with the experts and offers lifestyle tips that can help prevent future strokes.

WebMD talked with experts to find out what kinds of medications are used to help patients who develop spasticity after a stroke regain control over their arm movements.

WebMD asked stroke rehab experts to describe the types of exercises that are used to help stroke survivors regain the use of their affected arm.

Eating a little bit of chocolate each week may not only lower the risk of having a stroke, it may also decrease the odds of dying from one.